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Life is a choice that each of us makes. We can choose what we wish to be. At first parents guide us along an old road, Then it forks and at last we are free, To make our own choices and be our own man, The decision at last is our own. As long as we hurt no one but ourselves, We can do as we like 'cause we're grown; But soon we will learn to our shock and dismay, That each choice we make has a price. Whate'er you dish out to your brothers, my friend, Comes right back to you times thrice. In nature God shows us all how to get by. Those who work and store up have it best. Those who can't be bothered to work and to save, Will starve come the hard Winter's test; For life is a journey of good times and bad. There's much to be learned 'long the road. Each man is blessed according to plan, And we each must carry our load. We learn to be patient, we learn to be kind, We learn to accept God's will. We learn to discern which fork in the road, Leads to life and which fork will kill; And finally we learn the one fact of life, Most important if we are to live. All of life's riches will all slip away, Like sand through the holes in a sieve. All thaat remains is what we leave behind, Who remembers and what they will think. Will our mem'ry be sweet to family and friends, Or will they turn away 'cause it stinks. Judy Ball The Bible tells us: You reap what ever you sow. So if you sow thorns and thistles don't expect to get cherries.
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